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Le Père Noël et ses ancètres

Le Père Noël et ses ancètres

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Le Père Noël et ses ancètres

2011

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In our documentary, authors embark on a festive journey through history and shed light on the winter traditions that existed before Christ, what changed with Jesus - and of course: what Santa Claus has to do with all of this...

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Directed by: Christian Riberzani

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